Longmoor Lane was closed by Derbyshire County Council so that repairs could be completed to make the bridge structurally safe.

The bridge was filled in by bricks being placed either side, before concrete was poured on to ensure strength.

A new footpath has also been constructed over the bridge and a new bus shelter will be installed.

Structural surveys carried out by Derbyshire County Council found the bridge was unsafe after the fire. (Image: Ian Hodgkinson / Picture It/ Nottingham Post)

The council also took the opportunity to resurface areas of Longmoor Lane while road closures were in place.

But the lengthy closures of the bridge and the 'access only' order on Sandringham Road, which was a separate closure, caused despair for The Bridge pub as owners said the establishment was 'cut off' from the public.

Works are now complete and the bridge opened to traffic today (August 30).

Councillor Simon Spencer, Derbyshire County Council’s cabinet member for highways, transport and infrastructure, said: "We had no option to close Longmoor Lane while we fixed the bridge and appreciate this has caused weeks of inconvenience for motorists and pedestrians. Thanks to everyone for their patience.